capacitance

Capacitance

Ability to store electric charge in a body.

Capacitor

Device that stores electric charge.

Farad

SI unit of capacitance.

Electric Charge

Stored electric energy measured in coulombs.

Potential Difference

Voltage across conductors in a capacitor.

Symbol for Capacitance

C, representing capacitance value.

Self Capacitance

Charge storage ability of an individual object.

Mutual Capacitance

Charge storage ability between two conductive bodies.

Elastance

Reciprocal of capacitance.

Dielectric Material

Insulating material between capacitor plates.

Capacitance Formula

C = ε(A/d), where ε is permittivity.

Capacitance Meter

Device to measure capacitance of capacitors.

Digital Volt Meter (DVM)

Measures capacitance via charging and discharging.

Capacitance Factors

Affected by plate area, distance, and dielectric.

Capacitor Function

Stores energy electrostatically in an electric field.

Types of Capacitors

Includes film, paper, aluminum, and tantalum.

Capacitor Energy Storage

Stores energy like a temporary battery.

Capacitance Measurement

One farad holds 1 volt with 1 ampere.

Capacitor Plates

Two metallic plates separated by dielectric.

Charge Storage Capacity

Larger plates increase capacitance.

Importance of Capacitors

Used to prevent data loss during power failures.

Charging Circuit

Connects capacitor to store electric energy.